First footcare audit findings released – No 56

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First footcare audit findings released

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National diabetes roles announced

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Type 2 awareness images revealed

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'UK insulin pump use goes up'

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Hypo driving ban u-turn

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Type 2 risk tool hits one million mark

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Stick or change? – Dr Partha Kar’s latest blog post

Personally I have ALWAYS followed a simple rule as regards my children. Daughter or son – no difference – but to be given same opportunities, same chances, same amount of love and support.

It's never ever been a debate or a fleeting thought in my mind. And seeing my daughter on the verge of turning 15, it always fills me with pride to see an independent, young lady growing up – without any doubt in her mind as to whether she will have the same amount of love from her parents in comparison to her brother. No, none whatsoever.

Why? Well, apart from it being the 21st century, I have seen how my parents brought me and my sister up – and throughout my own life, I have always been indebted to women for the roles they have played, the sacrifices they have made, the support they have provided for me to get to where I am.

I have always been a fierce supporter of #HeforShe and with good reason too. The fight for equality isn't just for women to fight – it's for all right-minded men to stand by them and support that.

And I must admit to being absolutely stunned by what was published in regard to the updated junior doctor contract. I won't go into details but the language, the terminology was simply astounding – simply like an April Fools joke.

I won't go into what's right or wrong about the contract as all logical debate had ceased many moons ago anyway – with a conflation of seven-day working with junior doctors contract – and I watched in astonishment as many leaders, who in person, seem perfectly reasonable, have stood by and allowed this to travel as far as it has. To read more, click here.

Mobile 'prescribed film' initiative launched

An initiative to deliver personalised healthcare to people with diabetes and other chronic conditions in Wales to their mobiles has been launched. To read more, click here.

First footcare audit findings released

People with diabetic ulcers who miss their footcare assessments are putting themselves at risk, according to an audit looking at feet.

The first ever National Diabetes Foot Care Audit looked at more than 5,000 people with a diabetic foot ulcer in England and Wales between July 2014 and April 2015. To read more, click here.

National diabetes roles announced

Dr Partha Kar has become the first ever associate national clinical director for diabetes.

NHS England has also announced that Professor Jonathan Valabhji’s term as national clinical director for obesity and diabetes has been extended. To read more, click here.

Type 2 awareness images revealed

Graphic images released as part of a campaign to raise awareness of type 2 diabetes show how eating too much sugar can harm the body. To read more, click here.

'UK insulin pump use goes up'

Insulin pump use among people with type 1 diabetes in the UK has gone up, but numbers still remain lower than in comparable countries.

The findings, taken from the first National Diabetes Insulin Pump Audit Report, came from data which was provided by 42 of the 183 NHS clinical centres offering pump services in the UK. To read more, click here.

Hypo driving ban u-turn

A ban on people with diabetes who have severe hypos at night could soon be overturned after changes to European driving laws, a charity has said. To read more, click here.

Type 2 risk tool hits one million mark

A total of 1 million people have now been through a type 2 risk assessment tool, it has been announced. The Know Your Risk resource, which was developed by researchers at the University of Leicester based at the Leicester Diabetes Centre, can be found on the Diabetes UK website. To read more, click here.

DIABETES DIGEST

Abstracts needed for inpatient event

Healthcare professionals are invited to submit abstracts ahead of the 5th National Diabetes Inpatient Conference in June.

The abstracts must be no more than 300 words and should describe innovations, audit results and tools which have been introduced in a bid to improve inpatient care. To read more, click here.

Diabetes teams invited to enter awards

Teams who have "improved services and outcomes" for people with diabetes are being invited to enter the Quality in Care Diabetes (QiC) awards.

The programme recognises, rewards and shares innovative practice which has demonstrated quality in diabetes management, education and services for people with diabetes and/or their families. To read more, click here.

Diabetes quadruples in 35 years

The number of people living with diabetes has almost quadrupled, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

In its first-ever report on diabetes the UN agency said the figures reflect "an increase in associated risk factors such as being overweight or obese" across 35 years. To read more, click here.

Calls for action on back of foot audit

People with diabetes need more “proactive rather reactive” footcare, a leading charity has said on the back of audit results.

Jenny Hirst, co-chair of the InDependent Diabetes Trust said people need to be "educated and taught about how to prevent damage to their feet". To read more, click here.

'Groundbreaking' study for type 1 treatment starts

A ‘groundbreaking’ study to find treatment for type 1 diabetes has started at a hospital in London.

The phase one clinical trial is for a new immunotherapy treatment, called MultiPepT1De, which will target the autoimmune attack that leads to the development of the condition. To read more, click here.

Type 2 risk for infertile men

A low sperm count could mean a greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a new study has found. Men with infertility problems could also be at risk of osteoporosis Swedish said. To read more, click here.